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Youth Health Centre

Services for youth regarding addiction, mental health & sexual health are available to youth at PVEC. Services are offered through Addiction & Mental Health Services, South Shore Health. All services are free and confidential. Students may refer themselves by coming to the Youth Health Centre. Teachers & parents can also refer youth by contacting the PVEC Counseling Centre. The YHC is located in the Counselling Centre.

There is always a qualified and experienced counsellor available to help you.

If I talk to a counsellor, is it confidential?

Some of the issues we discuss are “guidance-like”: course changes and educational planning. It is often to your benefit for us to discuss this with your teachers.

Even with personal issues, sometimes we might ask the teacher for information or share information with teachers but only with your permission.

If you were referred to us through our Program Planning Team (PPT), we are expected to report back to the team but we do not share personal information without your permission.

Often we get help or advice from other counsellors but we never share names. Your situation might be discussed but you will never be identified.

If you wish to set up an appointment confidentially, you can e-mail Lisa at
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and she will reply with a time for you.

There are 3 situations when we are required to talk to others. When you tell us:

You want to harm yourself (suicidal thoughts)

You want to harm others

You are under 16 and someone else is harming you.

Comprehensive Guidance and Counselling

We have a team approach at Park View. The Comprehensive Guidance and Counselling Committee (CGCC) helps the school counsellors decide how to best meet the needs of the students. Members of this committee include teachers, support staff, administrators, students and community members. This committee has now merged with the Student Wellness committee as we are working towards similar goals.

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You can book appointments with one of our admin assistants or your can e-mail the counsellors and we will respond with a time. You can also e-mail
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You do not need the permission of your parents to seek counselling services.

The process of registering of our current Grade 10 and 11 students and our entering Grade 9 stduents for the 2016 - 2017 year has begun.

Timeline to help students and parents navigate the registration process:

Grade 10 and 11 Students:

April 4 - A Homeroom will be held and teachers will go over the registration process with each class.

Log into PowerSchool Student Portal and make your courses request based upon the information you received. (Watch the Tutorial Video below).

April 5 - Ms. Kelly and Ms. Brooks will then meet individually with students to complete the process.

May 3 and 4 - A Homeroom will be held to hand out course verification sheets to be signed by a parent/guardian and returned the following day in Homeroom. It will need the student fee with it. Please pay online usng PayPal (preferred) or by cheque payable to Park View Education Centre.

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At Park View Education Centre we believe in providing a wide variety of opportunities for students. This is reflected in the number of course options we offer. The Department of Education, in an effort to prepare students for the today’s world, has also promoted many new and exciting courses and programs.

However, it may not be possible for us to offer every course that is included in this book. Final decisions on next year’s course offerings will be primarily determined by the number of students selecting the course at the time of spring registration.

It is important that students select courses carefully and with consideration to their graduation requirements, post-secondary plans, personal interests and abilities. We strongly encourage all students to consult with a school counsellor when making their final decisions.

A fee of $40 will be collected at course registration time in the spring. There will be no additional course fees for the school year. Upon payment, students will be given a receipt and we ask that this be kept in a safe place.

This section of the Counselling Website will contain important information for potential PVEC Graduates. In your Grade 12 Year, there will be many important dates, deadlines and information provided through the Counselling Centre to assist you with making your post-graduation plans.

mynsfuture.caSite dedicated to information about Nova Scotia's universities. There is info about AP/IB courses, transfer credits from one university to another and links to specific universities' information.

This is an interactive site for students that includes, skill and interest inventories, job profiles, post-secondary school information and a resumé builder. Students can create an account and sign in to save their resumés and quiz results. Canadian information!

This program is designed to educate and inform parents around career options so they can better support and guide their sons' and daughters' education and career choices. Parents can sign up for workshops on this site and when enough interest is generated, sessions will be held either here at Park View or at NSCC.

This website is for a specific campaign around alcohol use and gambling and the “yellow flag” that serves as warning signs for when drinking and gambling become issues that need to be addressed in one’s life.

“We’re looking at way to get people talking and thinking about the way we’re drinking. We’re looking at a new Nova Scotia where a change in culture will mean a place where you feel comfortable and confident saying no to one more and a time when a drink is a drink and company is the pleasure.”

You can view the “When” video here.

Bullying and Cyberbullying

http://antibullying.novascotia.ca/The Department of Education's page that has resources and videos for parents, students and educators as well as information on the Task Force and links to related media stories.

http://cyberscan.novascotia.ca/Cyberscan is Canada's first Investigative Unit dedicated to policing cyberbullying. Also has information on the Cyber-safety Act, Nova Scotia's legislation that protects the victims of cyberbullying and makes those responsible accountable under the law.

http://www.antibullying.net/This website is provided by an independent organization that provides information and resources and supports anti-bullying work in schools.

This is an award winning site for youth by youth. This is a place where you can get info, resources and the tools to help you manage stress, crisis and mental health problems. Share what you live and what you know with your friends.

This site has a ton of information on mental health disorders. There are fact sheets, screening self-tests, tool kits and personal stories of others who have lived with different issues involving mental health.

This is a link to an excellent new resource by Stan Kutcher (teen mental health through IWK) that deals with transitioning to university from high school.

Educational Sites

Correspondence Studies: Register here for a correspondence course. This site also lists costs, text book requirements and a “Frequently asked questions” option. http://csp.ednet.ns.ca

Nova Scotia Virtual School: NSVS provides an opportunity for students to do one course on-line each semester. It is free and students will receive support for technology needs. The student must have one free period in their schedule to accomodate this course and it has one required echat meeting per week, which occurs within school hours. It is a good alternative if our courses here at Park View are full, you have a conflict or we don't offer it! There are approximately 25 courses being offered next semester and registration is open now! If anyone is interested in hearing more about NSVS, please make an appointment with Ms. Kelly! Or check out this website: http://nsvs.ednet.ns.ca/m19dev/

Personal Development Credits: The Department of Education has launched a new guide for earning credits for certifications achieved outside of public school. Students who achieved certification in various organizations such as Cadets, Scouts/Guides, Lifesaving Society and many more are eligible to earn credits that will appear on their transcript. See Ms. Kelly if you have any questions or visit this website: https://pdc.ednet.ns.ca/

Duke of Edinburgh's Award: This is a challenge program for youth that is internationally recognized as a leadership/community involvement program. There are three levels of achievement and each one involves Skill Development, Physical Activity, Community Service and an Adventurous Journey. We have an active group here at Park View. High School credits are earned with the successful completion of each level. If you are interested in learning more, see Ms. Kelly in the Counselling Centre or visit this website:
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